Medical Death Investigator- Forensic Center
University of Tennessee
Medical Death Investigator- Forensic Center – 22000002E1
Description
Market Range: 09
Minimum Salary: $22.35/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, this position assists with the investigation of deaths reported to the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, Office of the Medical Examiner, particularly as it pertains to the seeking, gathering, and documentation of pertinent circumstantial, historical, and other medicolegal data. Aids the Medical Examiner with identification of the decedent, determination of cause and manner of death, preservation of evidence, and anticipated future questions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years acceptable and proven experience in death investigation; law enforcement; and/or Licensed Paramedic/EMT; OR a combination of related education and work experience to equal ten (10) years of related experience. ( Knowledge and skill with digital photography and Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred) .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of laws and standards of medico legal investigation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and forensic pathology.
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations affecting the operation of the Medical Examiner’s Office; Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of customer service and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of safety procedures; Knowledge of the rules of evidence and court procedures.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to interface with personnel from various outside entities including law enforcement.
- Ability to draw logical conclusions and exercise independent judgement.
- Ability to operate a smartphone and fax machine/copier/scanner.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators is required within one (1) year of hire date. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
TYPICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in a clinical setting or exam room. Position will occasionally be exposed to environmental elements such as heat, rain, or cold when conducting on-site crime scene investigations. Position will also be exposed to biohazards and chemicals necessary for the autopsy procedures during the pre and post-mortem process.
WORK SCHEDULE: Must be available to work rotating shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Job
Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Memphis
Organization
Forensic Center
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Memphis
Job Posting
Oct 19, 2022, 10:09:16 AM
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